ISLAND CITY CHORUS

GREATER MONTREAL CHAPTER

SPEBSQSA Inc.

The Little Chorus that could!

MINI PITCH

Date: May 6, 2002

"What? Only three weeks to go? But I haven't sold all my tickets or ads." Wake-up call to everyone. Time really is flying by. We must learn the songs, sell the tickets and the ads, and bring in the money. Fortunately, none of these are difficult to do.

• Just an old fashioned love song
• Beginning
• Que Reste-t-il
• Sixteen

For Tonight Only (3 songs)

• Words
• Mary Lou

Key of Eh? (3 songs)

• I only have eyes for you
• How deep is the ocean

• Orange
• Roses of Picardy
• Steppin' Out

Metropolis (7 songs)

FINALE: Just an Old Fashioned Love Song (Reprise)

The afterglow has been moved back to Dynastie de Chine (across from Bombardier on Laurentien Blvd.). The cost will be $16.00 per person. Those who were there two years ago will remember the food was great and plentiful.

8. "Stage Presence is for the weak and timid!"

7. "This Sound Shell is a piece of GAGH! I need a Phaser Proof shell with shielding if I am to do battle with this long and painful tag!"

6. "You cannot really appreciate this Ed Waesche arrangement unless you've heard it in its original Klingon."

5. "I have challenged the entire judging panel to a Bat-Leth contest. They will not concern us again."

4. "A TRUE Klingon Warrior does not miss their bell chords!"

3. "By taking points off my arrangement score, you have challenged the honour of my family. Prepare to die!"

2. "You question the worthiness of my music team? I should kill you where you stand!"

1. "Our audience will know fear and cower before our performance. Sing it! Sing it and let them flee like the dogs they are!"

Thank you, to all those who have taken on the responsibility for setting up and taking down the risers. Please lend a hand where you can.

1. I will always remember that Basses are God's chosen people and will strive to convince others of that truth.
2. Whenever the notes fall within my "Power Range", I will sing in a manner that conveys the message "I am a Bass! Hear me roar!"
3. Whenever there exists the slightest opportunity for a swipe, I will take it, whether the music is so written or not.
4. I will, on rare occasions, allow the Baritone to take a swipe.
5. I will always remember that the Bass establishes the sound of the quartet or chorus and I will not allow the Bari, Lead and Tenor to forget it.
6. I will remember that the lead carries the melody and message of the song and so, will show him a modest amount of respect. I will not over do it.
7. I will remember that the Tenor, though he sings girlishly, is a rare and hard to find guy and so, will treat him with grudging respect. I will not over do it.
8. I will not step on the Lead's pickups and will tune my voice to his, even though he is prone to drop pitch. For I am a Bass and I can reach it.
9. I will frequently remind the Bari that his proper function is to make the Bass sound good.
10. I will do all of the above in a spirit of humility befitting one of God's chosen people.

We will have our May schedule soon, but we all know what we have to do anyway. It is time to get the show music in top shape. Roses, and Words should be perfect by Monday. If you don't have a learning device, talk to Andrew Wheaton.

If you aren't sure what you need to learn or practice, you haven't been paying attention. (See page 1, Column 1)

Practice is something we do at home, every day, between rehearsals!

Rehearsal is where we reinforce what we have been practising every day!